Norway Recreation programs: 10th annual Norway Family Fishing Festival – Save the date – Saturday, May 31, from 8-10 a.m. at Butters Park. This event falls during Maine’s Free Fishing weekend, so no licenses are needed to join. Cemetery Department: Plots are being sold for Lakeview Cemetery. Reach out to Deven at 207-739-7050 for more […]
2025
As cocoa prices rise, Maine chocolatiers try to find the sweet spot
Supply problems in West Africa, the commodities market and uncertain tariffs have forced local chocolate makers to find creative solutions to doing business.
Paris Pulse: Town of Paris Events and Announcements
Paris is set for a bustling month filled with exciting events, community activities, and essential local services. Here’s everything you need to know: Paris Cape Historical Society Fundraiser: The fourth edition of the Paris Hill Commemorative Egg is now available for purchase. This year’s egg honors the memory of Ben Conant, the esteemed founder and […]
Movie Review: ‘Snow White’
Disney’s “Snow White” is the latest live-action remake of one of the studio’s animated classics. In this case, it’s perhaps the biggest “classic” of all, as 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was the first full-length animated feature in American history, and in 2008 was named the greatest animated film of all time by […]
This ‘n That
Supper CASCO — The Casco Village Church, United Church of Christ, is hosting our “Traditional” Saturday Supper on Saturday, April 26, from 4:30-6 p.m. This month’s dinner will feature casseroles, hotdogs, baked beans, salads, and homemade desserts! It’s only $12 for adults, and $5 for children 8 and under. Please come join us at 941 […]
Movie Review: ‘Snow White’
Disney’s “Snow White” is the latest live-action remake of one of the studio’s animated classics. In this case, it’s perhaps the biggest “classic” of all, as 1937’s “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” was the first full-length animated feature in American history, and in 2008 was named the greatest animated film of all time by […]
Scholarships available for business degrees
PORTLAND & ELLSWORTH — Applications are currently being accepted for the Maine Community Foundation’s (MaineCF) Patriot Education Scholarship Fund. This renewable scholarship supports graduates of Maine high schools who are enrolled part-time (minimum of nine credit hours) or full-time in pursuit of a business degree and entering their freshman, sophomore, junior, or senior year at a Maine […]
Looking Back: ‘Sensational’ taxi clean-ups, the ‘yeech’ factor, and the MES battle
Looking Back for April 16, 2025.
Aroostook County to secede?
To the Editor: There is a movement afoot for Aroostook County to secede and become a sovereign state called North Maine. Perhaps they would allow the entirety of District Two to join them? They believe that southern and coastal Maine is not aligned with their beliefs. We all know why that is. Government is a […]
AARP News You Can Use: Real I.D.s
As sure as April showers bring May flowers, warmer weather brings our minds to summer vacations and travel. Many of us have favorite spots to visit along the Maine coast or mountain lakes. However, if we plan to fly within the United States for our vacation, we will need to have the new Real ID […]